Cloning Plants (T)

• What are the two methods of cloning plants mentioned in the video?

  Cuttings and tissue culture
• What is the significance of asexual reproduction in cloning plants?

  It produces genetically identical organisms called clones.
• Why are clones advantageous compared to offspring produced by sexual reproduction?

  Clones have predictable characteristics, unlike varied offspring from sexual reproduction.
• What is the process of taking cuttings to clone a plant?

  • Remove a small piece of the plant
  • Dip the end in rooting powder
  • Rooting powder contains plant hormones that encourage root development
• How does tissue culture differ from taking cuttings for cloning plants?

  Tissue culture divides a plant into many pieces, while cuttings involve a single piece.
• What role do plant hormones play in tissue culture?

  • Stimulate growth
  • Encourage development into fully grown clones
• Why must the conditions for tissue culture be sterile?

  To prevent the introduction of harmful microorganisms.
• What are the benefits of tissue culture in commercial plant nurseries?

  • Produces thousands of genetically identical plants quickly
  • Cost-effective method for growers
  • Ensures desired characteristics in plants
• How is tissue culture used to preserve rare species of plants?

  It allows for the cloning of rare species to ensure their preservation.